East Coast Triathlon Festival (ECTF) - Non-Draft Youth 5-12 Triathlon

May 2, 2027Glen Allen, VA, United States

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Distance

3.7 mi

Pace

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Terrain

Road

Difficulty

All Levels

About this run

A multisport festival for all ages & experience levels! 9 Separate races for youth and adult triathletes, duathletes, and runners of all levels including: 1 of 5 Youth & Junior Cup races which qualify for USAT’s Youth & Junior NationalsOne of the only adult draft-legal races in the countryUnique 2-person mixed relay raceBeginner-friendly youth & adult triathlon, duathlon, and run racesNo qualification necessary & there is a race for all levelsSafe, loop course closed to vehicular traffic with hay-bales on every cornerPrevious years hosted athletes from over 40 US states and 5 countries

Typical conditions

For events around May 2027 in Glen Allen, VA, United States: Typical spring conditions in this region — mornings can still be cool; confirm start-time guidance on the official page.

How to prepare

Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.

Beginner's guide to your first 5K